Allison Gaines Allison Gaines PG/SG East Poinsett County | 2027 State AR is an excellent scoring guard coming out of East Poinsett County. Through just two seasons of high school basketball, she has shown that she can get buckets in just a few moments.

Gaines averaged 14.1 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 3.0 steals per game during the 2024-25 season. She can hit the outside shot, but she is at her best when attacking the basket. It is full-steam ahead for Gaines when she is driving to the rim, and there are not many players who can actually slow her down.

As the 3.0 steals per game will suggest, she is a phenomenal defender. She knows how to overwhelm opposing ball-handlers, forcing them to cough the ball up. From there, she turns the new possession into points on the fastbreak. She can also block some shots, blocking 0.4 shots a game, which is not too bad for a guard.

Allison Gaines Allison Gaines PG/SG East Poinsett County | 2027 State AR is one of the most underrated guards in the 2A classification, but one of the more exciting players in this classification to watch.

East Poinsett County’s star guard has a great sophomore season. She led EPC to a 13-3 conference record and she will be one of the leaders this summer for the Banshees .

Gaines averaged 14.1 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 3.0 steals, and 0.4 blocks per game in 2024/25. She shot 43% from the field and 49% on 2-pointers. Gaines is a fantastic slasher who thrives when finishing through traffic. She is also a solid facilitator and rebounder. 

On the defensive end, Gaines picks pockets and pokes away passes for a living. When this incoming junior is guarding you, there is little you can do to successfully drive past her.

Allison Gaines Allison Gaines PG/SG East Poinsett County | 2027 State AR is an underrated player who will turn some heads this summer. Expect big things from her this coming fall.

Allison Gaines Allison Gaines PG/SG East Poinsett County | 2027 State AR had a great regular season with East Poinsett County, emerging as one of the top sophomores in the state. She now seeks to play her best basketball on the 2A’s biggest stage.

Gaines averaged 14.3 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 3.0 steals per game this season. She can knock down threes, as she did connect on 24 3-point baskets this season, but she is even better when driving in the lane.

Gaines hit 49% of her 2-pointers during the regular season, proving that she is tough to stop when she has an opportunity to attack. She is also a great defender, forcing multiple turnovers a night.

Allison Gaines Allison Gaines PG/SG East Poinsett County | 2027 State AR stood out after putting up 25 points against Tuckerman a few days ago and I do not think she is finished. Acorn better watch out.